• adam_y@lemmy.world
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    9 days ago

    I think the default comment, even here, is “I disagree”.

    Folk have mistaken contraryism for discourse and argument for engagement.

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      9 days ago

      Agreed. There are plenty of negative replies, but I sometimes feel the positive replies – like giving thanks – could be something more people could do.

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        9 days ago

        hell yeah! i’ve been trying to embrace that IRL too, telling people when i’m enjoying my time with them, telling them when they have a great outfit, appreciating my friends, expressing gratitude for their friendship, even, though this is the hardest one, admitting when i’m wrong outloud